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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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